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Alexander is bound for the Big Easy.
ESPN's David Aldridge reports June 25 the Wizards have traded Courtney Alexander to New Orleans for the Hornets first round pick, No. 17 overall. The Wizards now have the 11th and 17th pick in the June 26th NBA draft.

Wizards Take Their Last Look
Several sources confirmed that Washington has had trade talks with the New Orleans Hornets about trading guard Courtney Alexander for the Hornets' No. 17 pick. One source said the Hornets, who are relocating from Charlotte, are looking for an offensive-minded shooting guard.

Alexander is bound for the Big Easy.
ESPN's David Aldridge reports June 25 the Wizards have traded Courtney Alexander to New Orleans for the Hornets first round pick, No. 17 overall. The Wizards now have the 11th and 17th pick in the June 26th NBA draft. According to the June 25 Washington Post, the Wizards were talking with the Hornets about Alexander; the Hornets, who are relocating from Charlotte, were looking for an offensive-minded shooting guard.

Do you think that Rush or Welsh would be better fits for the Hornets? I don't have an opinion really but from what I have seen of Alexander when healthy he seems like a good fit for NO. Big, strong 2 guard who can defend and score in bunches. I think at this time he is ahead of Rush or Welsh.

Pure speculation, but I think this seals the deal for Baron going to another team. I don't think the Hornets are going to want to go through the draft, with a draft party going on at the arena, without a pick. I just hope it's the Bulls pick so we can grab Jay Williams.

Originally posted by spongey Pure speculation, but I think this seals the deal for Baron going to another team. I don't think the Hornets are going to want to go through the draft, with a draft party going on at the arena, without a pick. I just hope it's the Bulls pick so we can grab Jay Williams.

I hope I'm wrong too (most likely the case ), I'd like to see Baron lead this team for many years to come but if he wants out then the Hornets are going to ship him. Plus, I don't know how many people they'd get at a draft party if they weren't even participating in the draft. Whatever happens though, this is exciting!

Who says there's no intrigue surrounding this year's NBA Draft? While it's true that the top three picks appear set, there is no shortage of trade talk around the league. Even big names like Baron Davis, Dikembe Mutombo, Latrell Sprewell and Alonzo Mourning have been tossed into the hot stove frying pan.

Davis joined the picture Friday when New Orleans GM Bob Bass revealed that the Clippers had called about the availability of his stud point guard. Bass declined the pitch, but didn't say exactly what L.A. was offering in return.

Most likely it was forward Lamar Odom, whom the Clippers are said to be leery of giving a maximum contract to next season. An Odom-for-Davis deal would make some sense for both teams. The Clippers are not planning to re-sign free agent point guard Jeff McInnis, and Davis is an L.A. native who reportedly is not keen on moving with the team to New Orleans next season. Meanwhile the Hornets still aren't sure about the future of Jamal Mashburn, who missed the playoffs with a mysterious illness.

However, New Orleans already has George Lynch as insurance for Mashburn at small forward, and while David Wesley could slide back to the point, the roster features no other quality shooting guards. Besides, the idea of Odom in the Big Easy can't be too comforting to New Orleans management.

Courtney is a star in the making. He has serious talent but hasn't had the chance to show it as of yet.

i'm just hoping all the legal garbage surrounding what happened to him at Virginia (he hit his girlfriend, i think, then left school and transferred to fresno) is water under the bridge. from what people say, it is - he's apparently a good guy who made a bad mistake. but he could DEFINITELY play ball, and he's leaps ahead of any SG we could've drafted.

also, i heard the Wiz are giving us another guy, not the other way around...but it's all conjecture at this point.

I do not think the Wizards are giving us anyone else. If I had to guess, I would guess we would be giving them Moiso. He was drafted #10 adn Alexander #13, so their contracts for cap purposes are close.